Roosevelt Accepts Nomination In Philadelphia Rally
President Franklin D. Roosevelt accepted renomination at Franklin Field in Philadelphia amid a large outdoor mass meeting, denouncing economic tyranny and confirming Garner as vice president. He urged continuation of the New Deal to protect families and democracy, while weather briefly threatened the event before skies cleared.
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John W. Troy
Alaska
Garner
Pat Harrison
William Holzheimer
Coxey Withdraws as Presidential Candidate
Massillon Ohio June 29 General Jacob Coxey aged 82 campaigner for municipal bonds today announced he has withdrawn as the Parter Labor Party s Presidential candidate and said he would support William Lemke on the Union Party ticket. He said he has always been a candidate for the Presidency of that organization or some other Party.
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Faulkner Recalls Cleveland Convention Contests
H L Faulkner, a Juneau attorney and former Douglas Fire Hall Republican delegate not seated, describes the Cleveland convention contests as unfocused and dominated by National Committee politics. He notes the Alaska Ras mu son fight, executive sessions, and broad disregard for merits, with decisions split by committee alignment.
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Ethiopian Tangle Starts Geneva on 3 Way Debate
The League of Nations faces a three way choice at its June 30 meeting in Geneva regarding the Ethiopian crisis. Pro-sanction groups push for continued battle as Eden’s covenant line. opponents urge a bargain to secure European peace. Paris reports outline a potential package lifting sanctions, legitimizing Italian holdings, and anchoring Mediterranean and Red Sea security pacts with nonfortification goals.
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France
Membership tops three million five hundred thousand in France
Officials of France's General Federation of Labor reported membership more than doubled in weeks, reaching three million five hundred thousand. Dean C E Rice of Trinity Cathedral returned to Juneau from Skagway aboard the Aleutian, after conducting services at St Saviour's Church. Paul Talkington, an Alaska Juneau employee, sailed south on the steamer Alaska due to his father W H Talkington's serious illness in Helena, Montana, planning about six weeks away.
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Montana
White lauds GOP conclave and Alaska ties
Albert White, Alaska delegate and Territorial Chairman, reports strong GOP support after the Cleveland convention. Mrs. White continues as National Committee woman. A. E. Rasmuson, B. E. Engstrom, Henry Benson, and Howard Stabler serve in the Territorial Republican setup. The delegation anticipates organized party work for the fall elections. Santiago Cesar and Elizabeth James wed by U S Commissioner J. F. Mullen and will reside in Juneau.
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Browder Nominated for President by Communist Party
In a frenetic Madison Square Garden scene on June 28, Earl M. Browder of Kansas was nominated for President and James W. Ford for Vice President. Browder blasted Republicans and Wall Street, urging a platform of jobs at living wages, longer work weeks, expanded WPA, child labor abolition, and broader gains for Negroes, with calls for nationalization and stronger collective security.
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Wis
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Supreme Court
Stock Prices Tumble as Steels Drag Market Rally
New York June 29 heavy steel pressure dampened the stock market rally that began with Chrysler rising to a new six top. Late profit taking appeared across many issues though Chrysler and other steels held gains. Closing quotes show Alaska Juneau 14, American Can 131 1 2, Bethlehem Steel 50, Kennecott 39 1 2, US Steel 60, and Dow Jones averages at 158.01 industrials, 47.90 rails, 32.38 utilities.
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Skull fragment linked to seized Indian woman’s fine
Deputy Marshal from Tenakee arrived with Emma Mayeda to serve four months and a $50 fine in the Federal Jail after a drunkenness conviction. The skull top was reportedly found at Taylor Bay by Ernest Gomnell and Kim Porter, who believed it to be old and not accompanied by other bones. Prank Dufresne returned from Fairbanks after a conference with Interior game officials.
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Tenaker
Estebeth
Emma Mayeda
Tenakee
Ernest Gomnell
Kim Porter
Taylor Bay
Murder by a Huge Black Man Shocks Chicago Lodging
In Chicago a seven year old boy witnesses his mother, Florence Castle, choke to death by a large man who invaded a small hotel room. The assailant scrawled Black Legion symbols on the mirror and robbed the purse before escaping via the fire escape. The boy recalls the assailant spoke to him and claimed to be going to a doctor.
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Ml. Jung
Florence ‘Thompson Castle
Black Legion
James Castle
Uute
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Oregonian Sees Alaska Sunshine During Westward Trip
W. F. Staley of Portland Assistant to the Solicitor U S Forest Service returned to Juneau via Alaska after West Coast business and expects to stay about a week before heading south The passage across the gulf was notably calm The Oregonian notes Alaska sunshine replacing Portland mist in large quantities as a local mood booster
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Congressman Zioncheck Escapes From Maryland Sanitarium
Congressman Marion A. Zioncheck of Washington State fled a private sanitarium by leaping a seven and a half foot wire fence and vanishing into the woods. Police, hospital staff, and guards pursued him with a general alarm but could not locate him as of today. Zioncheck had been held there after exhibiting mental disturbance, and Kennth Romney, House sergeant at arms, pledged to protect him and return him home.
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Sanit Arium
First Gastineau Channel Swimming Championship Set July Fourth
The Fourth of July American Legion committee announces the first Gastineau Channel swimming championship to be staged the afternoon of July 4. Events include free style breast stroke and diving for youths and adults, with prizes donated by Checker Cab Company. Entrants must pass a doctor’s exam and follow Amateur Athletic Union rules, refereed by Chuck Dominy.
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